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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 505.76 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 505.76 and 163.94 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 505.76 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/505.76 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 505.76 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 82,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,914.29/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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